Flutter Kicks

Small, fast alternating kicks with straight legs held just off the floor; stop when the lower back lifts.

Flutter Kicks, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

On your back, straight legs just off the floor, hands under the hips if needed.

Steps

  1. Kick the legs alternately in small fast beats.
  2. Keep the lower back glued down.
  3. Stop the set when the back lifts.

Common mistakes

Big slow kicks: small and quick is the pattern. Head straining up: rest it or hold a crunch deliberately. Back peeling: legs higher, or done.

Breathing

Steady rhythm; never held.